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Old 09-30-06 | 08:27 PM
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From: Los Angeles

Bikes: 02 Specialized Allez, Cannondale M700

50 miles and 3100 of climbing. Topanga was very rough for 2-3 miles due to repaving. A bit cold but warmed up once on PCH. Commute to work completely in the dark. Trailtech light did a nice job of lighting up the road, not enough for daytime speed on the downhills but enough for 25mph.
More than the usual number of hostile drivers on the way home. On Sepulveda there is a section that requires either riding on the sidewalk or taking the right lane. I took the lane. It's the 3rd lane that merges after the light. A women driving an Explorer was 6-10 inches from my back wheel despite lane #2 being available, in the intersection she passed and layed on the horn. If someone waved a gun that would be a crime, but use your car to threaten someones life and it's ok. I'm really sick of it. Open season on bicyclists in Los Angeles. When will it stop?
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